WSJインタビューでティム・クック氏:「残念ながら、値上げは避けられない」
ティム・クックCEOがWSJの独占インタビューで、メモリとストレージチップの高騰に対応するためApple製品の値上げが避けられないと表明。値上げの規模や時期、対象製品の詳細は明らかにしなかったが、9月に発売予定のiPhone 18シリーズや折りたたみiPhone「Ultra」への価格転嫁が予想される。Appleが値上げ警告を出すのは異例で、価格は製品ブランドの一部として長期間維持されてきた。
ティム・クックCEOがWSJの独占インタビューで、メモリとストレージチップの高騰に対応するためApple製品の値上げが避けられないと表明。値上げの規模や時期、対象製品の詳細は明らかにしなかったが、9月に発売予定のiPhone 18シリーズや折りたたみiPhone「Ultra」への価格転嫁が予想される。Appleが値上げ警告を出すのは異例で、価格は製品ブランドの一部として長期間維持されてきた。
Apple has raised prices on its MacBook and iPad models by approximately 20% across multiple markets, citing increased component costs and currency fluctuations as key drivers for the adjustment.
Apple has announced notable price increases across several product lines, including MacBooks and iPads. The new pricing takes effect immediately for orders placed through Apple's online store and retail locations. The company cited rising component costs and global economic conditions as reasons for the adjustments.
Apple plans to increase prices on some products due to a global shortage and rising costs of memory chips, which have squeezed supply chains and raised component expenses for the tech giant.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will raise prices on some products due to rising memory chip costs. He noted that the semiconductor industry is facing supply constraints, which will impact Apple's margins and lead to higher prices for consumers.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has warned that rising memory costs may force the company to raise prices on products like MacBooks and iPhones. The potential price hikes come as global supply chain pressures and increased costs for components impact the tech industry. Cook indicated that Apple would need to adjust pricing to offset the financial impact of these higher expenses.